Our curriculum supports Every Child Matters.
Various initiatives for pupils to be healthy and safe include:
Requirements to bring healthy snacks to school
Healthy cooking sessions
Encouragement for children to make healthy choices
Opportunities are provided for children to participate in school activities and responsibilities to build their confidence and self-esteem e.g. helping with younger children, being monitors, participating in assemblies
Access to drinking water throughout the day
Litter bins are provided around the school
School dinner cooked/prepared on site giving healthy and substantial meals
P.E. curriculum meets required standards
Promotion of Physical activities at lunchtime and after school to encourage healthy lifestyles
Security of the site is monitored
Safety issues discussed with the pupils through the curriculum
Resources and materials are chosen and checked to follow safety standards
Outside agencies, i.e. Fire Service, dentists, are invited into school to raise pupils awareness
We provide clear, planned curriculum opportunities for children to understand and explore feelings using appropriate learning and teaching styles
We have a clear policy on bullying, which is owned, understood and implemented by the whole school community.